SOMOS CSU

The 50th anniversary celebration was beautiful. It was a reunion of alumni spanning generations — from the very first students at El Centro to the class of 2026.

Three directors were there, standing like the oak trees that gave shelter to generations of students. They planted semillas that thrive even in the harshest of conditions. (Thank you Aaron Abeyta for this vision from your poem.)

It felt like going home.

If you have any pictures of the evening, please share them.

¡¡SOMOS CSU!! 💚💛🐏

The El Centro 50th Anniversary Celebration is just around the corner and you can still register https://col.st/9ihew

You will have the opportunity to purchase one of these super cool prints created by Alum Brayan Montes! Proceeds will to toward supporting the future of El Centro.

Can't make it, but want to buy a print? Click the link to make a purchase ➡ https://yamzworld.com/products/el-centro-csu-50th-anniversary-fundraiser-print

Hope to see folks on Friday, September 11th at the LSC!

Thank you CSU Alumni Judge Martinez share your higher education and career journey.

"In the premiere episode of Rams in the Corner Office, CSU senior Alexandra Seibel sits down with alumna, Judge Michelle Martinez ('00), a first-generation college graduate whose path from Colorado State to the bench was shaped by community involvement, mentorship, and a commitment to public service. Judge Martinez shares how her time at CSU inspired her to pursue law, about the mentors who encouraged her along the way and her journey from public defender to judge, and why staying connected to the Rams community continues to matter."

Rams in the Corner Office: Judge Michelle Martinez What does it take to build a career rooted in service, leadership, ...

It was an inspiring evening at the Alumni Night Out - Legacy of Project GO: Celebrating B/AACC & El Centro.

We heard from Manuel Ramos and Penfield Tate who shared their stories of being students of color on a predominantly white campus and the advocacy work they did to establish the foundation for the resource offices that would support future generations of students.

A Brief History of Project
In 1964 PROJECT GO was developed in an effort to incorporate the needs of all students in an academic setting, specifically targeting students from ethnically minoritized backgrounds and/or low income households. Its purpose was to identify and encourage economically disadvantaged students to continue their education beyond high school and to provide them with financial aid and academic support. In 1979 PROJECT GO became the Group Advocacy Program which comprised five offices: El Centro/Chicano Student Services, Black Student Services, Native American Student Services, Disabled Student’s Programs, and Women’s Programs.

Get your tickets now to see alum Eric J Carpio participate in the 2026 Mixed Taste series hosted by MCA Denver and Bobby LeFebre.

Save the Date for Wednesday, July 22!

He’ll be speaking about the Espinosa Brothers, and be paired with Collin Van Son who'll discuss Nuclear Deterrence.

About Mixed Taste:
"Your favorite off-beat lecture series returns to the Holiday Theater! Mixed Taste is back for another summer of mismatched magic, where serious topics meet some not-so-serious fun.

Each night, two speakers take the stage with back-to-back talks on completely unrelated topics. Then the audience steps in for the Q&A and takes questions on both topics at the same time. During the first part of the program, no connections are allowed between the topics. During the Q&A, anything can happen."

Tickets:

Mixed Taste: The Espinosa Brothers & Nuclear Deterrence Tag Team Lectures on Unrelated Topics: Enjoy and learn from experts every Wednesday.

Denver Alumni Night Out - The Legacy of Project GO: Celebrating Black/African American Cultural Center & El Centro

Join us for a very special Alumni Night Out co-hosted by CSU Spur and the Office of Inclusive Excellence, where we will be celebrating the lasting impact and legacy of Project GO. Come hear about the origins of the Black/African American Cultural Center and El Centro as we launch their 50th Anniversaries. We'll be in community with other alumni and friends as we reminisce about what Project GO was and how it has had a lasting impact on ALL of the Cultural Resource Centers and other programs that we have today.

Register today!
https://events.colostate.edu/en/8XFV416/g/8B2268M4FX/denver-alumni-night-out-the-legacy-of-project-go-celebrating-baacc-and-el-centro-4a8VVH7J9B/overview

The annual SOMOS CSU event was a place to connect with old friends and meet new ones.

If you weren’t able to attend, you can still donate - click the link in the original post.

Also, be on the look out for more information on the upcoming El Centro & Black/African American Cultural Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations.

Such a wonderful turnout at the annual Somos CSU tequila tasting y mas. More pics coming soon!!

It is the support of the Colorado State University Alumni staff that make this event possible so more students are able apply for the Somos CSU/El Centro Scholarship.

There is still time to buy your tickets to this year's fundraising event! Proceeds to toward the El Centro Scholarship.

Hope to see you there!

https://events.colostate.edu/en/8XFV416/g/8B2268M4FX/somos-csu-tequila-y-mas-tasting-4a8VVH6a5d/overview

Registration is OPEN!

It's that time of the year - the annual SOMOS CSU Tequila Tasting y Mas event. This year there will be additional beverage options and food from Xatrucho!

💚 Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm
💛 CSU Spur Campus Hydro Building, Denver, CO

Register today and support the SOMOS CSU/El Centro Scholarship. Hope to see you there! https://tinyurl.com/SomosCSU2026